The cast of “Playboy of the Western World,” from left, Greta Brown, Emily LeBlanc McConnell, Tyler Johnstone, Ember Hoffman, Eden Hoffman, Isla Hughes, Mark Durbin, Tom Maycock, Tyson Hoffman, and Greg Marsanskis rehearse on the Basil Burwell Community Theater stage in Belfast. Set design by John Bielenberg. Gwyneth Sauvage photo
Belfast Maskers prepares to stage John M. Synge’s play, “Playboy of the Western World.” Directed by the actor, director, and dialect coach Michael Toner.
The renowned comic concerns the coming of age of a young man and woman in rural Ireland around the turn of the 20th Century. The production will run from Aug. 30 through Sept. 8 at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St., Belfast.
Shows are set for 7 p.m. nightly Thursday through Saturday, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.
Greta Brown, a relative newcomer to Belfast Maskers, will play the role of Pegeen Mike Flaherty and Tyler Johnstone, a face familiar to Midcoast audiences, will play Christy Mahon. Joining them on stage will be Emily LeBlanc McConnell as The Widow Quin, Peter Conant as Old Mahon, Greg Marsanskis as Michael James Flaherty, Mark Durbin as Shawn Keogh, Tom Maycock as Philly Cullen, Tyson Hoffman as Jimmy Farrell, Ember Hoffman as Sara Tansey, Isla Hughes as Susan Brady, and Eden Hoffman as Honor Blake.
Ivy Lobato is stage manager and Tom Maycock is the producer as well as playing the role of Philly.
The set was designed by celebrated scenic designer John Bielenberg, donating the wealth of many decades of professional, regional, and collegiate experience to Belfast’s community theater. Elaine Bielenberg will provide set dressing. Lighting will be designed by Zafra Whitcomb and sound design provided by Jay Rosenberg.
Sandy Lehman will handle properties and Beth Zeitlin is designing costumes.
This production of “Playboy of the Western World” is poised to be a highlight of the 2024 season, offering audiences a powerful and
unforgettable theater experience.
General admission will cost $18, with a $3 discount for students and seniors, and there is a $10 preview night performance on Thursday, Aug. 29.
For tickets or more information visit belfastmaskers.com.
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